The Annual ICURN Conference will be held July 9-11, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland




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2025 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

ICURN Annual Conference - July 9 -11, 2025


The ICURN conference will return to Ireland in 2025, co-hosted by the Central Bank of Ireland. The cost to attend the conference for regulators from G20 countries is US$1,550 per person or $995 per person for regulators from non-G20 countries. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference activities, conference materials, refreshment breaks, two lunches, and one welcome dinner and activity. The conference will begin the morning of July 9 and end mid-day on July 11. On the afternoon of July 11, an optional free tour of a credit union will occur to see first-hand how credit unions operate in Dublin.






​​Conference themes


Conference discussions will focus on pressing issues facing global financial cooperative supervisors. These include: 

  • Integrating AI into supervisory processes
  • Regulatory Innovations for digital-based products and services
  • A review of the ICURN Core Principles of Supervision, considering the 2024 review of the Basel Principles
  • Mergers and business model transitions
  • Emerging trends affecting financial co-operatives


Sessions are a mix of plenary and breakaway sessions, offering delegates invaluable insights and opportunities for interaction and engagement.


​​Accommodation


                                        Specially negotiated mid-week rates of €199 per night, including breakfast, have been secured for ICURN attendees at the                                               Samuel Hotel, a 4-minute walk from the conference venue, the Central Bank of Ireland. 


Visa Information

Citizens of some countries can enter Ireland without a visa for a stay of less than 90 days including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and USA. Citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) can also enter Ireland without a visa. 


If you are not a citizen of one of these countries or require more clarity on visa requirements, please refer to Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs website for the most up-to-date information. Conference visas can be applied for and we will issue invitation letters on request to registered attendees.


Travel from the airport


The Samuel Hotel is 13 km from the Dublin Airport (or 20 min drive, traffic dependent). A taxi ride will cost about €35. There are also buses and Uber rides. ICURN will not be involved in delegates' travel from the airport to their hotel.


Dublin Weather in July


Expect mild summer weather (temperatures ranging from 14 to 20°C (57 to 68°F)), with a mix of sunshine and rain, so pack lightweight clothing, a waterproof jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses; essentially, be prepared for quick weather changes and occasional showers, even when it's sunny. 


QUESTIONS?
If you are a financial cooperative regulator and would like to participate in the ICURN conference please get in touch with David de Jong at ddejong@icurn.org